As Queensland families prepare for the holidays, DV Connect CEO Jo Jessop joined Ben Davis on 4BC Drive to warn that the "cocktail" of financial stress and alcohol makes this the most dangerous time of year.

The organisation is currently handling thousands of calls, offering everything from safety planning to emergency accommodation for those at risk.

As Queensland families prepare for the holidays, DV Connect CEO Jo Jessop joined Ben Davis on 4BC Drive to warn that the "cocktail" of financial stress and alcohol makes this the most dangerous time of year.
The organisation is currently handling thousands of calls, offering everything from safety planning to emergency accommodation for those at risk.

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Why the holiday season is the most dangerous time for domestic violence

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Mayor Tony Rayner joined Ben Davis on 4BC Drive to give a virtual tour of Longreach, highlighting the region's unique blend of world-class aviation history and a robust agricultural sector.

He discusses the critical need for improved water security and childcare services to ensure the town continues to attract young families and professionals.

Mayor Tony Rayner joined Ben Davis on 4BC Drive to give a virtual tour of Longreach, highlighting the region's unique blend of world-class aviation history and a robust agricultural sector.
He discusses the critical need for improved water security and childcare services to ensure the town continues to attract young families and professionals.

Summer Around The State: Life in the heart of outback Queensland

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FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Ben Davis, December 17th, 2025

Despite the LNP's "adult crime, adult time" campaign, recent data shows that only 1 in 8 youth offenders sentenced as adults are actually serving time behind bars.

Criminologist Terry Goldsworthy joined Ben Davis on 4BC Drive to suggest that without removing judicial discretion through mandatory minimum sentencing, these leniency trends will continue.

Despite the LNP's "adult crime, adult time" campaign, recent data shows that only 1 in 8 youth offenders sentenced as adults are actually serving time behind bars.
Criminologist Terry Goldsworthy joined Ben Davis on 4BC Drive to suggest that without removing judicial discretion through mandatory minimum sentencing, these leniency trends will continue.

1 in 8: Why Queensland's tough new laws aren't jailing youth offenders

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Why the holiday season is the most dangerous time for domestic violence

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